The Wasp — 1880 — page 31: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a female figure in military dress (likely representing the U.S. or a political entity) being attended to by several bearded men in 19th-century attire. The woman holds a document labeled "CLAIMS & PETITIONS" while gesturing dismissively. Two animal figures—appearing to be monkeys or apes—crouch nearby, seemingly waiting or pleading. The cartoon's title "Our Turn In" suggests commentary on political patronage, power-sharing, or competing claims for attention and resources. The military regalia on the central female figure, combined with the supplicating poses of the men and animals, likely satirizes corruption, political favoritism, or bureaucratic inefficiency in managing public requests during this era. The specific historical context remains unclear without additional publication details.